CVE-2023-4904: Insufficient policy enforcement in Downloads

Published Jun 9, 2023
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2023-4904 Insufficient policy enforcement in Downloads

Other sources

Insufficient policy enforcement in Downloads in Google Chrome prior to 117.0.5938.62 allowed a remote attacker to bypass Enterprise policy restrictions via a crafted download. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.

Microsoft

Credit

Tudor Enache@@tudorhacks

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium<=90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1, <=116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1, <=116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1
118.0.5993.70-1~deb11u1118.0.5993.70-1~deb12u1118.0.5993.70-1118.0.5993.117-1
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<117.0.2045.31
Google Chrome<117.0.5938.62
117.0.5938.62
Google Chrome<117.0.5938.62
fedoraproject fedora=37
fedoraproject fedora=38
fedoraproject fedora=39
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Debian Debian Linux=12.0

Event History

Jun 9, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Sep 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:47 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-4904?

CVE-2023-4904 is a vulnerability in Downloads in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge that allows a remote attacker to bypass Enterprise policy restrictions via a crafted download.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4904?

The severity of CVE-2023-4904 is medium (4.3).

3

How does CVE-2023-4904 impact Microsoft Edge?

CVE-2023-4904 affects Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions up to 117.0.2045.31. It is recommended to update to a secure version.

4

How does CVE-2023-4904 impact Google Chrome?

CVE-2023-4904 affects Google Chrome versions up to 117.0.5938.62. It is recommended to update to a secure version.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-4904?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-4904 at the following references: [Microsoft Security Response Center](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-4904), [Debian Security Tracker](https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-4904), [Google Chrome Releases](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html).

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